Usual Places

Side road near Wapato, WA. (2023)

If you're familiar with Native history or treaties, you've probably came across the term, Time Immemorial. For as long as people can remember. Fishing sites. Gathering places. Mountain trails. This concept still exists but might look different. Roadside markets. Coffee shops. Even a few rest areas.

It's easier to describe usual & accustomed areas in terms of time. Maybe its only 3 hours away, or an overnight drive. If Tribal folks understand anything, its resilience. Find the route with less construction. Maybe the closest airport if available. And you're almost there.

GATHERING TO MEET RELATIVES FOR FEASTS OR CEREMONIES. TO CELEBRATE FAMILY AND CUSTOMS ON OUR LANDS.

Fog near Selway River Corridor, ID. (2025)

Traveling with care through scenic roadways.

White Pass Byway

Short cut to main highway

STORIES ARE ATTACHED TO EVERY LOCALE. WATCH OUT FOR DEER. DON'T TRAVEL TOO LATE. Is there PIE?

Sno cone vendor, Walters, OK. (2000's)

Photo taken with an iPod on what felt like the hottest day in the hottest park in the world. Gourd dance songs in the background drown out any chance of placing an order.

Treaty Day Parade, Toppenish, WA. (2024)

Nimiipuu Royalty, Asotin Rodeo (2021)

Treaty Day Parade, Toppenish, WA. (2024)

Some Travels focus on traditional sites. Land Use. Check in.

Canoe Journey to Muckleshoot (2023)

Landing on Alki Beach, West Seattle, WA.

Pictographs near Moab, UT. (2023)

Tree Rock, Bear's Lodge, WY. (2025)

Wallowa Lake, OR. (2020)

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